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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.75, 550.37 and 138.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.75, 550.37 and 138.75 is: 208.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.75 : 550.37 = 138.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.75/550.37 = 138.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.75x = 550.37 × 138.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.75x = 76,363.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,363.14/366.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.22

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